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Old 05-26-2021, 01:42 PM   #19
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Default Re: Wire Wheel Tires with Radisl tires

A note of caution when putting tubes in radial tires...
Because radial tire sidewalls flex more than bias-ply tires they generate more heat in the sidewall. That heat can cause sudden failure of a 'generic' inner tube.
Tubes rated for radial tires are available.

https://firestonetubes.com/policies-and-forms/page/1/tube-safety
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